CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
- Risk
- A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the toe links, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S08. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 21V537. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 25, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles have rear suspension toe links that may fracture. If a rear toe link breaks, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized Ford dealers will replace the rear toe links at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. You can also contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford recall 26S08. This recall expands an earlier recall, NHTSA 21V537.
Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN on NHTSA.gov, where involved VINs become searchable beginning February 25, 2026. Check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with a dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 201720182019 |
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